Showing posts with label netflix. Show all posts
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Tuesday, 1 October 2013

Review: Could 'Breaking Bad' be the best TV show ever?

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  Warning: Potential spoilers - tread lightly... 

The answer is, at least for the moment, yes.

In much the same way that LOST totally captivated its audience with polar bears and trap doors while it was on, especially as it neared its fairytale-like final episodes, Breaking Bad has had that same effect on those who don't even know their Walter White's from their tighty whities. But what is it that makes the show force you so close to the edge of your seat that you may as well invest in a giant bean bag?

Sunday, 20 January 2013

Creative Opinions: Physical Vs Digital

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HMV and Blockbuster both collapsed in on themselves about a week ago leaving both music and movie-lovers feeling slightly lost. Where will they peruse the latest releases or pay a mere £3 for a DVD? Where will they find a deal as fab as the infamous '2 for £10' or such a relentlessly massive collection of headphones? Happy memories playing video games with complete strangers may fade and future generations could be at risk of never knowing what a 'CD' is... but does it really matter? Has the digital age finally taken over, wiping out all things physical in the process? Are Waterstones, and books in general, next to drop dead? Or will people rediscover the value in something you can wrap your arms around and hold dear to your heart, triggering a resurgence of independant stores? HCTV asked eight media-savvy individuals to exchange their opinions...